Product Manager II, YouTube Search

Google•San Bruno, CA

About The Position

At Google, we put our users first. The world is always changing, so we need Product Managers who are continuously adapting and excited to work on products that affect millions of people every day. In this role, you will work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. You can break down complex problems into steps that drive product development. One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world-changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. Our team works closely with creative engineers, designers, marketers, etc. to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world's information. We're responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring our solutions to our users. At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in product management or related technical role.
2 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch (e.g., ideation to execution, end-to-end, 0 to 1, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Experience working on a Search product, particularly in a horizontal feature and quality role.
Experience in re-imagining user experiences to drive step-change improvements.
Ability to work cross-functionally with partner teams and organizations, especially Marketing, Data Science, and User Research.

Responsibilities

Work with partner teams (e.g., engineers, PgMs, UX) during product design and development to implement requirements and translate Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) into actionable Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for one or more teams.
Define product roadmaps by operationalizing strategy.
Develop and secure buy-in for a product goal that identifies, defines, and supports the overall product narrative and direction, achieving an outcome that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Organize video information to make it universally accessible and useful for users looking to learn and be entertained.
Shape how users find answers and discover content by solving problems using AI.